About us
A warm welcome from us at Serendipty
We love welcoming new guests to Serendipity and showing them the many sights and attractions in this part of southern Sri Lanka. We aim to be an inclusive and friendly home from home, where you can relax and be yourself.
When possible, we’re happy to take you out personally to show you around and help introduce you to the area. If you prefer to organise your plans yourself, that’s great too.
Here’s a little more information about us…
Gavin - Owner & Manager
Serendipity is owned by Gavin.
London born and bred, Gavin first visited Sri Lanka in 2004 and instantly fell in love with this beautiful country.
In late 2017 he purchased Serendipity, and undertook a full refurbishment of the property. He’s also added a beautiful swimming pool and, more recently, a massage, meditation & yoga ‘hut’.
Running his own business as a copywriter and proofreader, as well as promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist and business destination, he loves showing his guests the delights that the island can offer.
He’s a great TV lover, and is a particular fan of the BBC’s sci-fi show Doctor Who, as well as the Eurovision Song Contest.
He currently spends around half the year in residence in Sri Lanka (usually during the high season), so there’s a fair chance you’ll get to meet him. But when he’s not around you’ll be well looked after by our housekeeper, Viraj.
(Gavin is currently located in Sri Lanka until early April 2025.)
Viraj - Housekeeper & cook
Viraj has more than 8 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka, working at both hotel and restaurants. His family also have a background in the horticulture industry so he has been making a lot of changes in the garden since he joined us in May.
He speaks good English, and is renowned for his big smile and friendly manner with guests.
He’s lived in the Weligama area all his life and knows the area and its facilities and attractions well.
At busy times, we might also call upon the services of other local friends to come in and ensure that our guests are well looked after.
